Quote Originally Posted by Henry Rifle View Post
Roger,

Since it's a "2010" Ford, do you get hit for emisssions controls on the engine, etc?....Texas is not good either, from what I hear. I hope they get the SEMA law before 2013 when I return to the States.
Jack,
Nope, it is titled as "2010 ASVE, Ford 33, Coupe" for Make, Model and Style. My understanding is that the emissions controls rules are not imposed on "Assembled Specialty Vehicles". I trailered to the DMV, as they have been known to impound vehicles in certain situations, and they asked for receipts for the body, frame, engine and transmission, asking if each was new or salvage. My engine receipt had a salvage VIN listed, so they were happy. Other than that the gal only looked at the vehicle to see where to put the VIN ID plate, commenting about how it was such a "cute car". I was impressed that she recognized it had a Ford engine when she said, "Oh, you've even put a Ford engine in it." There was absolutely no inspection, or even a question about the car. I was concerned that my lake pipes were going to be questioned as they are quite loud even with the baffles, but they did not ask me to light it off. The pain came later......
I have already reminded our state rep's of their promise to re-introduce their SEMA Bill for the 2011 session. Not sure what impact it will have, but mine would have been titled "1933 Ford" if it passes, which some see as a good thing, others see as bad.